‘Isn’t a flex’: Charlotte police warn teens against takeover gatherings July Fourth weekend

Charlotte police warned teens against participating in takeover gatherings over the July Fourth weekend, citing risks of property damage, traffic hazards, and injuries. The department highlighted a pattern where curfews in locations like Birkdale Village and Camp North End displaced crowds to new areas, with recent arrests at Romare Bearden Park Uptown and citations for parents whose children violated curfews.